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Hay Festival Britain's annual Hay Festival takes place in Hay-on-Wye, Wales for 10 days in May and June. A gathering of writers from different fields, from poets and novelists to scientists and environmentalists, the festival has been called the "The Woodstock of the mind" by former US president Bill Clinton, a previous speaker at the festival. Its eclectic programme includes talks, performances, film screenings, children's activities and more. Hay also started 15 international extensions of the festival across five continents, including the most recent one in Beirut
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When: May 23 to June 2 2013 Details: 01497 822 629; www.hayfestival.com